EAL 7 (2009-10) - Q4 Homework

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Week of May 30 to June 3
Due on Monday, May 31st:

Week of May 23 to 27
Due on Thursday, May 27th:
  • Reading Log
  • Reflection Journal #24 - Student Choice
  • Book Share and Portfolio Check-in
  • Language Development Activities: Laila, Sahil, Dom, Sol

Social Studies & Science Fun:
European Explorers Quiz - Now that you've explored Spanish, Portuguese and Northern European explorers, let's see if you can remember their discoveries!
Mr. Nussbaum's Explorer Page - Mr. Nussbaum rocks! Check out all of the fun resources he has gathered and put into one place.
Mr. Nussbaums' Setting the Periodic Table Game - Learn the elements on the periodic table! It sounds boring, but it's actually fun!

Week of May 16 to 20
Due on Wednesday, May 19th:
  • Reading Log
  • Reflection Journal #23: What is your interpretation of the ending for The Giver? Use examples and information from the book to support your interpretation.
  • Book Share and Portfolio Check-in

Science Resource: Check out these neat periodic tables.

Week of May 9 to 13
Due on Thursday, May 13th:
  • Reading Log
  • Reflection Journal #22: Answer the following questions. Support your answers based on information from The Giver. Be sure to include page numbers. (These questions are from www.empsfm.org/documents/education/ReadingGuide-Giver.pdf)
    • On p. 52, the Chief Elder says, "Today we honor your differences. They have determined your futures." Why does she call attention to differences this way?
    • Why is the Receiver's job important?
    • Why is the Giver silent on pg. 86?
  • Language Development Activities: Laila, Sahil, Dom, Sol

Week of May 2 to 6
Due on Wednesday, May 5th:
  • Reading Log
  • Reflection Journal #21: Answer the following questions. Give examples from The Giver. (questions are from www.empsfm.org/documents/education/ReadingGuide-Giver.pdf)
    • Why does the community have so many rules?
    • Why is calling attention to individual details rude?
    • Why do the people in the community have to discuss their dreams each morning?
    • Why are Stirrings treated?
  • Language Activities: Laila, Sahil, Dom, Sol

Week of April 25 to 29
Due on Thursday, April 29th:
  • Reading Log
  • Vocabulary Quiz: Word Generation - Week 7
  • Language Activities: Laila, Sahil, Dom, Sol
  • Reflection Journal #20: Choose one of the following topics to write about.
    • Families and Relationships - How are families defined? What makes a good relationship?
    • Diversity - What advantages are there for being the "same"? What are the advantages to being "different"?
    • Feelings - Why are feelings considered dangerous in some communities?


Week of April 18 to 22
Due on Wednesday, April 21st:
  • Reading Log
  • Word Generation: Week 7 Focus Word Chart Meanings
  • Reflection Journal #19: What would be a perfect community for you?
    • Give it a name.
    • How would people spend their days?
    • What would the community need to have to make it perfect?
    • What would be lost in making sure the community was perfect?

Week of April 11 to 15
Due on Thursday, April 15th:
  • Reading Log
  • Reflection Journal #18: Summarize what you are learning in science by doing the following:
    • Describe the properties of compounds.
    • Explain how a compound can be broken into its elements.
    • Give examples of common compounds.
  • Portfolio Reflection

Science Resource: Click here to view an explanation of compounds.
Week of April 5 to 7
Due on Wednesday, April 7th:
  • Reading Log
  • Reflection Journal #17: Character Diamante